New northeast students stare at prejudice in Delhi

NEW DELHI – Thousands of northeastern students join Delhi University every year. But the joy of securing admission is often cut short by the difficulties they face in the Indian capital, be it racial discrimination, the language barrier, sexual harassment or trouble in finding accommodation.

The varsity is set to open July 15. But the first …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : New northeast students stare at prejudice in Delhi.

New complaint alleges Ohio psychologist had role in Guantanamo detainee abuse

Ohio psychologist faces Guantanamo abuse claim

COLUMBUS, Ohio – An Ohio psychologist now working as a college dean helped perpetrate abuse of detainees during his time at Guantanamo Bay, according to a complaint filed Wednesday with the state psychology board.
The complaint by a Toledo psychologist and others alleges that retired Army Col. Larry James observed abusive … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New complaint alleges Ohio psychologist had role in Guantanamo detainee abuse.

IIT student dies at psychiatric centre

LUCKNOW – A student of the premier Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K), who was being treated for mental illness, died Wednesday at a private medical centre in Kanpur, an official said.

Rakesh Kumar Thakur, 22, who was pursuing his M.Tech mechanical engineering from IIT-K, died at the Mahendru Psychiatric Centre in Sarvodaya Nagar.
An official statement …. Source article  : IIT student dies at psychiatric centre.

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials
Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:
July 5
New York Times on China, the sweatshop:
The labor strife spreading through China’s factory cities has clearly frazzled the government. Last month, it deployed Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, aka “Grandpa Wen,” who told laborers at a Beijing …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad.

IGNOU to start textile courses

NEW DELHI – In a bid to meet the demand for tailor-made courses in the textile industry, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will soon offer specialised degree courses as well as short-term programmes in the field.

IGNOU Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Textile Management, Coimbatore, for developing these specialised …. Read the original article  : here.

Kagan set $476 million record as Harvard Law dean, fundraising that could pose unique conflict

Kagan: Harvard Law’s $476 million dean
WASHINGTON – One talent Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan displayed in her career climb could create unique ethics questions for her as a justice: the ability to persuade Harvard Law School alumni and other wealthy donors to give hundreds of millions of dollars, more than meeting a …. Original source  : Kagan set $476 million record as Harvard Law dean, fundraising that could pose unique conflict.

Delhi can have its Open University: Sibal

NEW DELHI – Delhi is free to set up its own Open University.
Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal stated this to Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit at a meeting also attended by Delhi Education Minister Arvinder Singh Lovely.

Dikshit had expressed concern about the fate of children who scored less than 40 percent marks [..] Read the original article: here.

PETA urges medical colleges to end animal use

NEW DELHI – The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Wednesday urged five prominent medical colleges in Delhi to end use of animals in medical training.

The PETA has sent letters to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Maulana Azad Medical College, Lady Hardinge Medical College, University College of Medical Sciences and Vardhman …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sibal assures help to expand education in Delhi

NEW DELHI – Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal Wednesday promised all help to the Delhi government in expanding higher, technical and vocational education in the capital.

In a meeting with Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, Sibal expressed concern over the shortage of teachers in the city, a government official said.
But the city’s initiatives …. Read the original article  : Sibal assures help to expand education in Delhi.

Mumbai University gets new vice chancellor

MUMBAI – Rajan M. Welukar, an educationist with 25 years of experience in the field, has been appointed the new vice chancellor (VC) of Mumbai University, it was announced here Wednesday.

Maharashtra Governer K. Sankaranarayanan made the appointment in his capacity as the chancellor of the universities in the state.
Welukar holds a masters degree and …. Source  : Mumbai University gets new vice chancellor.